Category Archives: Event

Theatre: Sky Gilbert’s “Hamilton Bus Stop”, Nov 18-21, 25-28

“Hamilton Bus Stop“, a new play written and directed by Sky Gilbert, will be performed at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton for a two-week run Nov 18 to 28. Tickets at the bar or reserve 905-543-8512. The one-act play is a real … Continue reading

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Concert & book launch, Emma Rush and Paul Headrick, Tues Nov 16

Tuesday November 16 at 8 pm, $10, at Artword Artbar. An evening of music and literature featuring popular Canadian author Paul Headrick and renowned classical guitarist Emma Rush. Headrick will be reading “Fernando Sor in Paris” from his new collection … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Charlene Diehl, Tues Nov 16, 5 pm

Tuesday November 16 at 5-7 pm: Signature Editions presents a reading by Charlene Diehl from her new memoir “Out of Grief, Singing” — an achingly beautiful account of how a woman comes to terms with the loss of her newborn.    … Continue reading

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Concert: Melissa Bel, Brydan Smith & Rob Szabo, Sat Nov 13

Saturday November 13 at 8 pm, $10. A concert with three solo singer/songwriters: Melissa Bel (“Melissa Bel€™s voice is rich, smoky, impassioned and powerful, a rarity in the present-day pop world. When the 20-year-old sings of young love and heartbreak, you … Continue reading

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Art Crawl, gallery Ellen Irving, music Trio Arjento, Fri Nov 12

James North Art Crawl, Friday Nov 12 from 7 pm to whenever. In the Gallery, 7-10 pm: a new painting series by Ellen Irving about words with same sound and different meanings. In the Bar: 7:30 to 9:00 music TBA 9:30 … Continue reading

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Music / Poetry: Peter Tigchelaar / John Terpstra, Thur Nov 11

Thursday November 11 at 8 pm, $9. “Shootout”, a lively evening of poetry and music with Peter Tigchelaar (guitar, mandolin, ukelele and vocals), John Terpstra (poetry).

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Free public reading of original musical, Mon Nov 8, 8 pm

LATE BREAKING NEWS: A special event on Monday November 8 at 8 pm, presented by Theatre Aquarius at Artword Artbar. A free public reading of a new musical play, Central Park Tango by Robert Gontier and Nicky Phillips. Director  Luke … Continue reading

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Writers at Artword: Carol Malyon & Andreas Gripp, Sun Nov 7 at 2 pm

Sunday November 7 at 2 pm. An afternoon of writers at Artword Artbar. Featured readers: Carol Malyon, Andreas Gripp also reading: Mick Burrs, Ellen S. Jaffe, Julie McNeill, Kent Bowman Host: James Deahl

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Concert: Tia McGraff & her band, Sat Nov 6

Saturday November 6 at 8 pm, $10, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. A concert with roots Americana songstress from Port Dover, Tia McGraff, on tour with her new CD release “Diversity” which just received a Hamilton Music Awards nomination for best … Continue reading

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Concert: Tribal Gallery presents Michael Pickett, Nov 5

Friday November 5, 2010 at 8 pm $10. The Tribal Gallery the presents renowned bluesman Michael Pickett with his solo show UNPLUGGED/ NO BORDERS, back at Artword Artbar. Compelling, brilliant, unique! An eclectic, captivating storyteller a la Delta Blues, Country, Americana, … Continue reading

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Concert: The Petit Fours “Devil’s Night”, Sat Oct 30, 9:30 pm

The Petit Fours are pleased as punch to announce a very retro Devils Night concert Saturday October 30 at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street in Hamilton. Doors open early, concert starts at 9:30 pm, and will feature a colossal amount of … Continue reading

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Concert: Nicole Christian & Alfie Smith, Fri Oct 29, 10 pm

Friday October 29, at 10 pm, $8. A special late concert by two wonderful blues guitarists/songwriters, Nicole Christian and Alfie Smith, with solo sets and a combined one. Part of a tour in SW Ontario. Nicole is launching a new CD “Run Rabbit … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, October 29, Nov 26

“PoeMagic”, spoken word event hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox,  one Friday a month at 8 pm, pwyc: Friday, October 29 at 8 pm, guests TBA Friday November 26 at 9:30 pm (after “Hamilton Bus Stop” performance”, guests TBA next one Friday January 28, 2011 See … Continue reading

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OPEN MIC Artshare evenings, Wed Oct 27 and Dec 1

OPEN MIC Artshare on some Wednesdays, hosted by Artword Artbar. Next dates Oct 27 and December 1, at 8 pm, no cover. (Nov 3 rescheduled for “Fringe Night”. We welcome all genres of music (and poetry). It’s a great chance … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Road Work Ahead, Sun Oct 24, 4 pm

Sunday October 24 at 4 pm, book launch of “Road Work Ahead”, an anthology of poetry and images edited by Frances Ward. Contributors are: Ross Belot, Dick Capling, Elizabeth Corey, James Deahl, Linda Frank, Lin Geary, Marilyn Gear Pilling, Adam Getty, John … Continue reading

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Concert: Emma Rush & friends, classical guitar, Oct 24, 2 pm

Sunday October 24, at 2 pm, $10, Emma Rush and Friends, an afternoon of music for concert guitar — showcasing the guitar as a solo instrument and in collaboration with the violin and flute. The program includes works by Granados, … Continue reading

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Concert: The Book of Gnomes, electroacoustic concert, Sat Oct 23

Saturday October 23 at 8 pm, $8, a rare Hamilton concert by The Book of Gnomes. The group is electroacoustic collaboration between Nick Zubeck (guitars, lapsteel, FX — Barzin, Polmo Polpo, Great Lake Swimmers), James Castle (bass, loops — Elkton Hills, Phil Stabile, … Continue reading

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Concert: Fish & Bird folk band, Friday Oct 22

Friday October 22 at 8 pm, tickets $10, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. A special concert by Fish & Bird, one of the most exciting folk bands — from Victoria BC, on tour in Ontario — virtuosic multi-instrumentalist Adam … Continue reading

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Concert: Songs from Latin America with Lil & Ruben, Thurs Oct 21

Thursday October 21 at 7:30 pm, $5, at Artword Artbar. Lil America Acevedo and Ruben Parra perform songs of La Nueva Cancion and other Latin American music. Lil America Acevedo was born in San Salvador, El Salvador. At the age … Continue reading

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